2012 Kawasaki Z 1000 vs 2024 Triumph Speed 400

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Kawasaki Z 1000 2012 Kawasaki Z 1000

Naked bike

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
101.5 kW / 138 hp @ 9600 rpm
Top Speed
239.7 km/h / 148.9 mph
Weight
643.9 pounds
2024 Triumph Speed 400 2024 Triumph Speed 400

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, DOHC, single cylinder, 4 valves
Power
29.4 kW / 40hp @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
170 kg / 375 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20122024
ColoursOrange/black-
Make ModelKawasaki Z 1000Triumph Speed 400
Warranty12 months-
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)9.3 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)236 mm-
Height (in.)42.7 inches-
Height (mm)1,085 mm-
Length (in.)82.5 inches-
Length (mm)2,096 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.1 inches-
Seat Height (mm)815 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)56.7 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,440 mm-
Width (in.)31.7 inches-
Width (mm)805 mm-
Seat Height815.3 mm / 32.1 in.790 mm / 31.1 in
Wheelbase1420 mm / 55.9 in1377 mm / 54.2 in
Ground Clearance145 mm / 5.7 in-
Height1055 mm / 41.5 in1075 mm / 42.3 in
Length2080 mm / 81.9 in2056 mm / 80.9 in
Width770 mm / 30.3 in795 mm / 31.3 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)198-
Wet Weight (lbs.)643.9 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)292.1 kg170
Fuel Capacity (l)15.14 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.00 gallons-
Dry Weight198 kg / 436.5 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 US gal13 Litres / 3.43 US gal
Wet Weight221 kg / 487.2 lbs170 kg / 375 lbs
Performance
Top Speed 239.7 km/h / 148.9 mph-
Max Power101.5 kW / 138 hp @ 9600 rpm29.4 kW / 40hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque110 Nm / 1.2 kg-fm @ 7800 rpm38 Nm / 28 ft-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.1 sec-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.0 x 2.2 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)77.0 x 56.0 mm-
Displacement (cc)1043.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)63.64 cubic inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Displacement1043 cc / 63.7 cu-in398 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.Four stroke, DOHC, single cylinder, 4 valves
Fuel SystemInjection. DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles-
Bore x Stroke77.0 x 56.0mm89.0 x 64.0mm
Compression Ratio11.8:112.1:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic, 10W/40-
Fuel Consumption17.1 km/lit-
Fuel InductionDFIØ with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttlesBosch ride-by-wire EFI
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance-
LubricationWet sump-
Spark PlugNGK, CR9EK-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple discs, cable operatedWet multiplate with assist and slip functions
Final DriveChainX-ring chain
Gear Ratios1st 2.600 (39/15) 2nd 1.950 (39/20) 3rd 1.600 (24/15) 4th 1.389 (25/18) 5th 1.238 (26/21) 6th 1.136 (25/22)-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveX-Ring Chain-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)4.1 inches-
Trail (mm)104 mm-
Frame TypeType: Aluminum BackboneHybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel, bolt-on rear subframe
Suspension - Front41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload43mm Showa Big Piston, non-adjustable inverted fork
Suspension - RearHorizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preloadSingle shock, fixed damping with the shock adjustable piggy-back reservior
Rake25°26.6°
Swingarm-Twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy
Trail102 mm / 4.0 in101.6 mm / 4 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in139.7 mm / 5.5 in
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.4 in129.4 mm / 5.1 in
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-Analogue speedometer with integrated multi-function LCD screen
Lighting system30W x 2 halogen-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.8 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.8 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)250 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)300 mm-
Brakes - Front2x 300mm 4 piston calipersSingle 300 mm disc with radially mounted 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 292mm disc 2 piston caliperSingle 230 mm disc with floating caliper
ABS-Bosch dual channel
Tyres - Front120/70 R17110/70 x R17
Tyres - Rear190/50 R17150/60 x R17
Wheels - Front-17 x 3 in with 10-spoke cast aluminium alloy rims
Wheels - Rear-17 x 4 in with 10-spoke cast aluminium alloy rims